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KFL&A Region Moved to Yellow-Protect Level

Kingston, ON – Today the government of Ontario announced that the Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington (KFL&A) region will move from the Green-Prevent level to the Yellow–Protect level of the Keeping Ontario Safe and Open COVID-19 Response Framework. The sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in KFL&A over the past few weeks means that the region meets the criteria for the yellow-protect level.

The move to the yellow–protect level means that strengthened public health measures will come into effect...

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COVID-19 Vaccine Pharmacy Initiative and Mass Clinic Age Eligibility Expanded.

Kingston –With approximately 53 per cent of KFL&A residents aged 80 years and older having received at least their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the Ontario government is expanding appointments through its online booking system to adults 75 years of age and older (born 1946 or earlier), effective Monday, March 22, 2021.

• If you are eligible to schedule an appointment book online: www.ontario.ca/bookvaccine• If you require assistance with booking, have a red and white health card, or have...

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Confirmed Positive COVID-19 Case at Lone Star Texas Grill Restaurant Kingston

Kingston – Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health confirms that a patron was a COVID-19 positive case at the Lone Star Texas Grill, 251 Ontario St, Kingston.

KFL&A Public Health recommends that individuals who attended Lone Star Texas Grill Restaurant on Saturday, March 13, between 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. Individuals who develop symptoms should isolate immediately and get tested at one of our local assessment centres.

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Confirmed Positive COVID-19 Case at Miss Bao Restaurant Kingston

Kingston – Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health confirms that a patron was a COVID-19 positive case at the Miss Bao Restaurant, 286 Princess St. Kingston. 

KFL&A Public Health recommends that individuals who attended Miss Bao Restaurant on Saturday, March 13, between 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19. Individuals who develop symptoms should isolate immediately and get tested at one of our local assessment centres. 

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KFL&A Public Health Revises and Extends Class Order to Address the Increase in COVID-19 Cases

The first Class Order is still in effect until March 21 at 11:59 p.m. and the revised Order starts at 12:00 a.m. March 22.

Kingston—Today, Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health has revised and extended the Class Order pursuant to Section 22 of the Ontario Health Protection and Promotion Act, 1990 originally issued on March 13, 2021.

The Order has been extended due to a recent increase in cases within the City of Kingston. These revised restrictions will help to ensure...

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Chief Medical Officer of Health Extends Time Interval for Second Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine

Kingston – To increase the number of individuals benefitting from a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine in the context of a limited COVID-19 vaccine supply and the presence of highly transmissible variants of concern, Dr. David Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health has extended the time interval of the second dose of COVID-19 vaccines up to 16 weeks.

Over the next few weeks, many clients who received their first dose on or before March 10 will receive an email with a booking cancellation...

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COVID-19 Vaccine Update - Second Dose Completed for all Long-Term Care Residents

Kingston, ON – On March 10, KFL&A Public Health along with community partners completed second doses of COVID-19 vaccine for all residents at long-term care homes and high-risk retirement homes, resulting in a 95% (first dose) and 89% (second dose) uptake.

“This day has been long awaited, and we are all proud to have helped to protect KFL&A’s most vulnerable adults from COVID-19,” said Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health. “This is a big step towards preventing and...

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Ontario’s Online COVID-19 Vaccine Booking Tool Available March 15

Kingston—The provincial online vaccine booking tool will be available on Monday, March 15 to register adults 80 years of age and older (born 1941 or earlier).  Booking online offers the fastest access to available clinic appointments. 

• Book online: www.ontario.ca/bookvaccine 
• If you require assistance with booking or have questions about COVID-19 vaccines, call: 1-888-999-6488, open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The online booking tool is simple, fast, and easy to use. The tool will guide you...

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Provincial Online Appointment System Launches March 15 for Adults 80 Years of Age and Older

Kingston—The provincial online appointment system for COVID-19 vaccinations will begin to accept bookings for those adults 80 years of age by the end of 2021 or older on Monday, March 15, 2021.  This provincial online appointment system will provide the capacity needed to accept bookings from a large volume of individuals at one time.

The provincial booking information details will be announced by the province in the next few days, this will include the website address to the online appointment...

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KFL&A Pharmacies to Launch COVID-19 Vaccine Initiative on March 12

Kingston – A new COVID-19 vaccine initiative with over 330 pharmacies participating from three regions in Ontario, including KFL&A, Windsor-Essex, and Metro Toronto is set to launch on Friday, March 12, 2021. KFL&A region may receive over 20,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to share with over 40 pharmacies in the KFL&A region, each initially receiving approximately 500 doses.

“Pharmacists are highly qualified and experienced in immunizing our community residents and are working together to quickly...

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